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South Washout Surf Forecast

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South Washout surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.65s
Wind
4mph
NNW / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

South Washout is a mellow beach break on South Carolina's coast that picks up swell from northwestern directions, making it an excellent choice when Atlantic swells wrap around the barrier islands. The sandy bottom and gradual beach slope create forgiving, rolling waves perfect for learning or improving your skills without intensity. This relatively undiscovered spot offers a peaceful surf session with minimal crowds and plenty of room to practice your technique.

Occasional strong currentsShallow areas during low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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South Washout Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Washout?
The current wave height at South Washout is 1-2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is NNW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the South Washout surf forecast?
Our South Washout forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.